Imbabura is a popular tourist destination, with very popular destinations. A lot of people don't know about many of the beautiful additional responsible travel destinations in the area. Imbabura has a lot left to be discovered.
Facts and figures
Borders:
In the north to Carchi, south Pichincha, east Sucumbios and west Esmeraldas.
Population:
345,000
Altitude:
From 600 meters near Guayllabamba to 4,939 meters on top of volcano Cotocachi.
Capital:
Ibarra

Cotocachi is a small town, which is most known for the nearby lake and natural park. The town doesnt have a lot to offer travellers, but the huge craterlake makes for an excellent destination for hikers. The hike around the lake is pretty tough if you are not used to the altitude yet, but it is definitely worth your time if you are willing to make the effort. The hike will ...
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La Esperanza is a small town a few kilometers south of Ibarra. It is pleasantly tranquil spot to visit. When you are looking for a beautiful natural environment that may make you think about the French pyrenees, La Esperanza is the place for you. In La Esperanza you can enjoy the calm life a little agricultural town has to offer. The beautiful surrounding will only add to ...
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Peguche is a little community close to Otavalo. It is famous for the beautiful waterfalls not too far away from the village.
A trip to the waterfalls is a great way to enjoy the beautiful nature, without going to far off the beaten track. Just take an hour walk through the countryside from Otavalo to get there.
During the weekend the park around the waterfalls is usu ...
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Pimampiro is situated in the Chota Valley north of Quito. The warm and dusty Chota Valley is know in Ecuador for its interesting Afro Ecuadorean culture and traditions.
The ancestors of its current habitants were originally brought in to Ecuador in the 17th century to work as slaves on the fields in Ecuador. The Rio Chota Valley is rarely visited by travellers, even thoug ...
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